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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Technology
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Sedation during colonoscopy is associated with increased risks and prolonged recovery periods.
  • Virtual reality (VR) presents a potential alternative to sedation for colonoscopy procedures.
  • Evaluating VR's impact on patient satisfaction and recovery is crucial for optimizing colonoscopy protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if virtual reality (VR) can effectively substitute for sedation in colonoscopy.
  • To compare overall patient satisfaction between VR-guided and sedated colonoscopies.
  • To evaluate secondary outcomes including pain, polyp detection, procedure duration, and recovery time.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients were enrolled in a randomized trial comparing standard sedated colonoscopy with unsedated colonoscopy using VR.
  • The primary outcome was overall patient satisfaction, with secondary outcomes including pain, polyp detection rate (PDR), and recovery metrics.
  • Patient consent was obtained, and the study was approved by the Sheba Medical Center's ethics committee.

Main Results:

  • Overall patient satisfaction was comparable between the VR and standard sedation groups.
  • No significant differences were observed in colonoscopy duration or polyp detection rates (PDR).
  • Patients undergoing VR colonoscopy reported a significantly faster return to daily activities and spent less time in the hospital.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality (VR) technology serves as a viable substitute for sedation in most colonoscopy patients.
  • VR colonoscopy demonstrates comparable patient satisfaction to traditional sedation methods.
  • VR facilitates a faster recovery and return to daily functions post-colonoscopy.